John Jerome Weitz

Background

Weitz,, John Jerome was born on August 19, 1961 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of John Jay and Marcheta (Knight) Weitz.

Education

Associate of Arts, Oxford College of Emory University, 1981. Bachelor, Emory University, Atlanta, 1983. Master City Planning, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 1985.

Doctor Philosophy Urban Studies, Portland State University, Oregon, 1998.

Career

Planner technician City of Roswell, Georgia, 1985-1987. Planner II Fulton County Department Planning and Economic Development, Atlanta, 1987-1988. Zoning administrator Albany-Dougherty Planning Commission, Albany, 1988-1989.

Senior planner Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center, Gainesville, 1989-1994. Urban growth management specialist State of Oregon, Salem, 1994-1997. Consultant Benkendorf Associates, Portland, 1994-1996.

Planning division manager Cowlitz Coun, Kelso, Washington, 1997-1999. Planning director City of Roswell, 1999-2000. President Jerry Weitz & Associates, Inc., Alpharetta, since 2001.

Adjunct assistant professor public administration Kennesaw (Georgia) State University, 2001. Assistant professor public administration Troy University, Atlanta, 2001—2004. Executive committee Georgia Planning Association, Atlanta, 1993—1994, vice president legislative affairs, 2000—2003, president -elect, 2002—2003, president, 2003—2005.

Adjunct faculty city and regional planning program Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003—2004.

Achievements

• Certified planner.

Membership

Council member City of Gillsville, Georgia, 1994. Member design review board City of Beaverton, Oregon, 1997-1999. Member American Planning Association, Urban Affairs Association, International City/County Management Association, Association Collegiate Schools Planning, Georgia Planning Association (distinguished professional achievement in planning award 2000), American Institute for Certified Planners (fellow 2008).

Interests

• Fishing, camping, golf.

Connections

Married Patricia L. Weitz, October 20, 1990 (divorced). 1 child, John Jerome III.

Father:

John Jay Weitz,

Mother:

Marcheta (Knight) Weitz,

Spouse:

Patricia L. Weitz

child:

John Jerome III Weitz,